V P Dhananjayan Archives

Padma Bhushan awardee Natyacharya V P Dhananjayan examines the roots of the word Hindu

Opinion

Sanatana Dharma is our way of life, not Hinduism

V P Dhananjayan - November 23, 2021 0

Where does the word Hindu come from? Vedic heritage traces no such name and the intrusion is a mystery shrouded in history. It is high...

Technology has overtaken the principles of the old saying - Art without vulgarity & beauty with sensitivity

Culture

Letter to the Editor – The Hindu

V P Dhananjayan - March 27, 2021 0

The Editor, "Letters to the Editor "column" The Hindu, Chennai. 2 Attention: Mr Murali Krishnaswami, Editor Dear Sir, With reference to the Editorial column today on Art & Awards....

Hindu is a meaningless word that was used by others to keep us divided, says Padma Bhushan awardee V P Dhananjayan in this in-depth interview. One of the top-notch exponents of Bharatanatyam, he explains why he does not use the names Varnam and Thillana in his margams. A must watch!

Videos

Padma Bhushan awardee V P Dhananjayan on why he is a...

Sahil Mishra - October 20, 2019 2

Youtube Link - DailyMotion Link -

Culture

“My midnight meeting with APJ Kalam” Padma Bhushan Awardee Recalls his...

V P Dhananjayan - October 15, 2015 0

Naatyachaarya V.P. Dhananjayan Chennai My midnight meeting with Dr.Kalam: (2002, 31st July or 1st August) I have always been a great admirer of Dr. Kalam from the...